How To Fix CMMD018 - Strategy & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Strategy & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD018 - Strategy & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMMD018 indicates that a specific strategy does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for materials management, production planning, or similar modules where strategies are used for planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Strategy: The strategy you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The strategy might have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the strategy.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the strategy name or code when it was entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where strategies are defined.
  Verify if the strategy you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Strategy:
  
  If the strategy does not exist, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the configuration guide.
  If it exists but is not functioning as expected, review its settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the strategy. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the strategy name or code is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the strategy in question.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), MM02 (for material master), or others relevant to your specific module.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CMMD018 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMMD018 error and ensure that the necessary strategy is available for your processes.